Tomato and Butter Bean Stew

4.93 from 13 votes

Tomato and Butter Bean Stew with parmesan and rosemary comes together in 1 pot for a streamlined, cozy meal. Rich in nutrients, easy to make, and best served with crusty bread.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Total Time45

Course: Soup/Stew

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Author: Jamie Vespa MS, RD

Equipment

Dutch oven or stock pot

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 pints cherry (or grape) tomatoes
2 Tbsp. tomato paste
3 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp. crushed fennel seeds
Pinch of chili flakes
3/4 tsp. kosher salt
2 (15.5-oz.) cans butter beans (do not drain)
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Cracked black pepper
1 1/2 tsp. red wine vinegar
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Crusty bread for serving

Instructions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or stock pot over medium. Add rosemary sprig and let fry in hot oil for 1 minute. Add onions and cook until they soften and start to caramelize, about 8 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary sprig.
Add tomatoes and cook until tomatoes start to break down and release their juices, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, garlic, fennel seeds, and chili flakes; cook 3 to 4 minutes, until aromatic. Season generously with salt (I use about 3/4 teaspoon).
Add beans (with brine) and broth; bring mixture to a simmer.
Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, until the stew slightly reduces. Stir in Parmesan cheese and a few grinds of black pepper. Remove from heat and stir in vinegar. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed (you may want another pinch of salt).
Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley, freshly grated Parmesan, and extra cracked black pepper. Serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Store: refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Reheat: heat leftovers in a small sauce pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat until warm. You can also microwave individual portions, stopping to stir every 30 seconds, to promote even heating.

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